shogun Meaning & Definition
/ˈʃəʊɡʌn/
What Does Shogun Mean?
Shogun is used as a noun meaning The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.
Shogun in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ |
| Plural | shoguns |
Shogun Definition (Noun)
- The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.
Synonyms of Shogun
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Shogun synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
shogun (plural shoguns or shogun)
Words That Rhyme With Shogun
Origin of Shogun
From Japanese 将軍 (shōgun), itself the short form of 征夷大将軍 (seii taishōgun, literally “general who overcomes the barbarians”), ultimately from Middle Chinese. Doublet of jiangjun.